From March 2014 to October 2014 we collaborated with “3I: Influence, Initiate, Impact” a youth project of Breast Cancer Action of Quebec (BCAQ). This project aimed at helping young women from immigrant families to depict their personal stories and celebrate
Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA TeenZone
We began working with TeenZone girls group in September 2013, when we agreed to help the group working towards fundraising $2000 for their exchange trip. We supported approximately 15 at-risk girls with budgeting, planning, fundraising, event promotion, digital, financial and
Young Parents' Program of Head and Hands
The Young Parents Program (YPP) at Head & Heads brings together a unique blend of individuals, in terms of diversity of socio-economic , backgrounds and ethnicities. It is also a group with a strong established sense of solidarity and support
Girls of the Hood
With the support of the Atwater Library, a girl-led conference committee was formed, predominantly of CEGEP students, to organize a fun and innovative conference that would bring young artists, activists,
YWCA Atelier Pop-Up
We facilitated two workshops at the YWCA supporting their Atelier Pop-up initiative. We offered digital skills workshops on photography and animation to young women, and also a social media and photography workshop. Our goal was to foster a girl-led project or
Centre social d’aide aux immigrants
Pioneer in the field of immigration, Centre social d’aide aux immigrants (CSAI) offers various services to newcomers. In addition to front-line services, CSAI contributes in the development of a network of ethnic organizations. CSAI also works towards raising awareness, promoting openness
Elizabeth House High School
Along with its residential programs, the Elizabeth House also offers a high-school for pregnant teens and new mothers. Through extensive communication with the Elizabeth House management and Elizabeth House High School Program Coordinator, we identified a need for resources and
Inter-tribal Youth Centre
The Inter-tribal Youth Centre (ITYC) is a project of the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal, established since 1999. The ITYC was created to target Aboriginal youths (ages 12-29) in Montreal by providing them a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where
Jeunes en action
The Jeunes en action is a program of Emploi Quebec that centres on developing and carrying out a comprehensive plan of action that can help youth 18-24 find or keep a job, or stay in or go back to school
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Workshops were organized in direct collaboration with partner organizations, strategically hitting on the factors identified in the community needs assessment. Topics included, combined, expanded and were not limited to: